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I have the 222k dish receiver with rg6 running out of that receiver to a second tv [ tv2] via a stereo vcr, composite out- because the coax in on the back of tv is faulty. [ crt]

Will be replacing tv with a flat screen, was thinking about a refurb from here-http://www.accessories4less.com/make-a-store/item/DENAVR1612/DENON-AVR-1612-5.1-Channel-A/V-Home-Theater-Receiver/1.html#!specifications

does the coax on the back of a avr work the same way as the vcr? If it does, can it upconvert? The tv2 tuner is actually SD, but it's not too bad, but that's on a crt.

There are a couple different coaxial connections on the back of most modern av receivers...in this case, the RG coax connection is strictly for an antenna for FM reception, it has absolutely nothing to do with television or a tv tuner. The other coaxial connections are for digital audio connections only.

There are a couple different coaxial connections on the back of most modern av receivers...in this case, the RG coax connection is strictly for an antenna for FM reception, it has absolutely nothing to do with television or a tv tuner. The other coaxial connections are for digital audio connections only.

What could I use to convert the sat signal from the coax to either component or hdmi interface [ I know it won't be 1080] ? So no avr [ I like denon] has a coax input for video then, correct? [ that would have probably solved the problem] The coax in on the tv is only for OTA, right? [ I have an old denon and a newer panny plasma in my LR, but I sure wouldn't want to experiment on either, as They are both working ok] I have an older JVC stereo I could use for audio for this second set up, [ no video tho] maybe some type of converter?

Yeah, I know a second receiver would solve this, but I don't want the extra monthly fee, or possibly locking me into another 2 year commitment:(

any tv that has a working coax input should work fine.....so since you are replacing the tv, you dont need anything else. There is absolutely no reason to convert the signal to component or HDMI just to connect it to the new tv, it wont improve the PQ, in fact could make it worse.

any tv that has a working coax input should work fine.....so since you are replacing the tv, you dont need anything else. There is absolutely no reason to convert the signal to component or HDMI just to connect it to the new tv, it wont improve the PQ, in fact could make it worse.

OK, I just looked at the back of my plasma in the LR. The only coax input is labeled Antenna cable in. So I figured it was just that- a connection for the antenna.

Correction, looking at the manual for the tv, that coax connection is either/or, so I get what your saying.

Will have to find a optical audio to rca connection to get better sound tho if I use my stereo receiver.

OK, I just looked at the back of my plasma in the LR. The only coax input is labeled Antenna cable in. So I figured it was just that- a connection for the antenna.

Correction, looking at the manual for the tv, that coax connection is either/or, so I get what your saying.

Will have to find a optical audio to rca connection to get better sound tho if I use my stereo receiver.

thanks

I take it signal conversion degrades the video?

Correct, almost always...and the same with sound, its gonna be poor no matter what you convert it to. It sounds like you really want HD quality sound and picture at this other location, but you just cant get it with that tv 2 connection from your 222. At best it will be slightly grainy SD with poor stereo sound, and it might not even be stereo. I hate to say it but I foresee you adding a real receiver at that location at some point in the future. You can send manure down gold-plated pipes, its still manure.

On second thought, doesnt DISH make one model that offers HD at the tv 2 location? Maybe the 922? Not being a dish subscriber I'm not really up on their offerings.

Correct, almost always...and the same with sound, its gonna be poor no matter what you convert it to. It sounds like you really want HD quality sound and picture at this other location, but you just cant get it with that tv 2 connection from your 222. At best it will be slightly grainy SD with poor stereo sound, and it might not even be stereo. I hate to say it but I foresee you adding a real receiver at that location at some point in the future. You can send manure down gold-plated pipes, its still manure.

On second thought, doesnt DISH make one model that offers HD at the tv 2 location? Maybe the 922? Not being a dish subscriber I'm not really up on their offerings.

I don't think so, but I could be wrong. I will look into that though.

Yes I could be trying to pack 10lbs of "manure" into a five lb. bag here:eek2: